*Official 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles* - Tough way to go out. Magic finally gone. (2 Viewers)

[Football Jones]

You’re never open to debating things realistically and you’re quite honestly the most arrogant, stubborn poster on this board (IMO).  And I’m not an Eagles fan so I’m just calling it as I see it.       

I'm not sure what to tell you.

There are a lot of people who think some Philly posters are arrogant & stubborn. 

It goes both ways.

 

[babydemon90]

Identical? How? Because they had Celek?

If so, totally different situation & totally different kind of player.

Of course, literally every single situation a team draft someone that applies.

But in this case, TE was not considered a "need", Ertz was the #2 TE for a while, etc.. very similar situations.  Celek was a good TE. 

 

[Football Jones]

You claim te was not a need

Factual evidence is posted to prove te was a need

you make same claim

and we go round and round again

Are we done now?

Anybody have anything else?

The recent post about the Ertz pick being similar is interesting if any of you want to expound on that. 

 

[Football Jones]

Of course, literally every single situation a team draft someone that applies.

But in this case, TE was not considered a "need", Ertz was the #2 TE for a while, etc.. very similar situations.  Celek was a good TE. 

Ertz & Goedert are similar type players. Also, Celek was & is a pretty middling player.

I don't remember your situation back then, but taking Ertz likely made a lot of sense.

 

[Skeletore Eh]

Ertz & Goedert are similar & Celek was & is a pretty middling player.

I don't remember your situation back then, but taking Ertz likely made a lot of sense then.

At least you are starting to concede you don’t know what you’re talking about

 

[babydemon90]

Ertz & Goedert are similar & Celek was & is a pretty middling player.

I don't remember your situation back then, but taking Ertz likely made a lot of sense then.

Celek had 971 yds and 8 TD's before they took Ertz, and was always a very good blocker (much better then Ertz ever was).  He wasn't ever middling.  Elite?  no.  But good.

 

[Football Jones]

At least you are starting to concede you don’t know what you’re talking about

Right. Celek was a stud, LOL.

The Ertz pick & the Goedert pick dynamics are like night & day.

 

[Football Jones]

Not to mention you weren't in a Super Bowl window back then.

Ertz made sense (at least from what I can remember).

Guice, for one (as some Philly fans preferred) or a DB would've made much more sense this time.

 

[Skeletore Eh]

Right. Celek was a stud, LOL.

The Ertz pick & the Goedert pick dynamics are like night & day.

You have already stated you don’t remember the dynamics back then, so how would you have any idea if the picks were comparable?   

#4

 

[Football Jones]

You have already stated you don’t remember the dynamics back then, so how would you have any idea if the picks were comparable?   

#4

I remember enough to know the Ertz pick made more sense than the Goedert pick given your window & needs.

 

[Skeletore Eh]

I remember enough to know the Ertz pick made more sense than the Goedert pick given your window & needs.

So we have established you don’t remember what you are talking about.   That is a task in and of itself

you continued to cling to this false narrative about needs.   This is incorrect, no matter how many times you say it

please tell me you have something new to contribute to this thread?

#5

 

[Football Jones]

So we have established you don’t remember what you are talking about.   That is a task in and of itself

you continued to cling to this false narrative about needs.   This is incorrect, no matter how many times you say it

please tell me you have something new to contribute to this thread?

#5

I probly have about as much new to say as you do.

That said, some of you guys are still wanting to debate it which I'll gladly do.

The Ertz/Goedert pick comparison is actually pretty interesting.

#6

 

[Deamon]

You recall the Stanley Cup in Nashville a few years ago?  That city is passionate about sports!  Much rather go there (for a sporting event) than a city like LA where the fans probably don't even know that a team exists.      

i heard something like 2500 Eagles fans at least. Sounds strange to want to go to Nashville for a road trip. Would much rather save up, and go to LA if need be in the playoffs. That game will be a hoot if the Rams get home field advantage. there will be more Eagles fans there even during the playoffs

All the people that I know who have been to Nashville say it is dope

Nashville is an awesome city and is lots of fun.  A city with good weather, cheap-ish tickets (and quite a few available), fairly easy to get to from Philly, etc.  Seems like the perfect spot to go see a game.  Did a sports trip down there a few years ago and it's a blast.

 

[Skeletore Eh]

I probly have about as much new to say as you do.

That said, some of you guys are still wanting to debate it which I'll gladly do.

The Ertz/Goedert pick comparison is actually pretty interesting.

#6

I would love to bring something new to this discussion but it’s really already over.  You made a false claim and you have already been proven incorrect.  Repeatedly

it would be on you to present a new angle at this point, or move on

Thanks for keeping count

 

[Football Jones]

I would love to bring something new to this discussion but it’s really already over.  You made a false claim and you have already been proven incorrect.  Repeatedly

it would be on you to present a new angle at this point, or move on

Thanks for keeping count

False claim?

You don't have serious needs? I think you do.

Just the simple fact some of you guys are wanting to trade for Thomas is an indicator.

I'm not trying to hit a nerve, but your secondary got lit up like a Christmas tree in the Super Bowl & a journeyman did the same thing this season.

Your secondary looks like your Achilles' heel & it's not like it should be a surprise.

 

[Deamon]

How many times can I repeatedly state a false narrative( TE wasn’t a need for eagles) and not care when people difinitively price me wrong?   Apparently infinite. 

Best part is you keep stating you like goedert as a prospect so you can’t be wrong.   If he pans out you liked him as a prospect.  If he doesn’t you thought it was a bad pick.  Give it up, it’s a joke at this point 

People who give themselves this safety net are the worst type of sports fans in the world.  If you want to arrogantly blast a decision, then put yourself on the line and be willing to admit when you're wrong.  But having this obsession with being right and being afraid to say "I was wrong on that one" is cowardly. 

You're exactly right.... if he turns out great it will be "I liked him as a prospect".  Just like Dallas being awful has now switched to "its only our coaching, we are so talented and once we get our stud coach we'll be awesome".  Nothing Philly or Dallas could do would make this guy have an open mind or admit he might have made a bad call.  Nothing.  We could lose the SB in OT and he'd say "I was right to not put them in the top tier, they fell short like I thought".  Pretty pathetic. 

 

[Deamon]

False claim?

You don't have serious needs? I think you do.

Just the simple fact some of you guys are wanting to trade for Thomas is an indicator.

I'm not trying to hit a nerve, but your secondary got lit up like a Christmas tree in the Super Bowl & a journeyman did the same thing this season.

Your secondary looks like your Achilles' heel & it's not like it should be a surprise.

Yet your pass catchers are the worst in the NFL (according to you), but a pass catching tight end wasn't a need for you since you had Rico (according to you).  Yet you're trying to say our need was DB based on how we've done this year .  So much irony.

 

[Football Jones]

People who give themselves this safety net are the worst type of sports fans in the world.  If you want to arrogantly blast a decision, then put yourself on the line and be willing to admit when you're wrong.  But having this obsession with being right and being afraid to say "I was wrong on that one" is cowardly. 

You're exactly right.... if he turns out great it will be "I liked him as a prospect".  Just like Dallas being awful has now switched to "its only our coaching, we are so talented and once we get our stud coach we'll be awesome".  Nothing Philly or Dallas could do would make this guy have an open mind or admit he might have made a bad call.  Nothing.  We could lose the SB in OT and he'd say "I was right to not put them in the top tier, they fell short like I thought".  Pretty pathetic. 

Well, that's the thing. Nobody is wrong (or right) yet.

Like I said, I'm willing to let it play out.

As per my previous post, your secondary has been an issue against some top passing teams & even against a hot journeyman.

I immediately called the Goedert pick odd so I didn't wait for anything to develop. I'll stand by my opinion regardless of how it plays out.

 

[Football Jones]

Yet your pass catchers are the worst in the NFL (according to you), but a pass catching tight end wasn't a need for you since you had Rico (according to you).  Yet you're trying to say our need was DB based on how we've done this year .  So much irony.

Our situation & yours are a lot different.

We have the cap space to buy areas of need next season. You don't.

We're one of the youngest teams in the league & we also have The Clapper (which again, will be rectified in the offseason).

Our window is different than yours which dictates a different strategy.

 

[Deamon]

Well, that's the thing. Nobody is wrong (or right) yet.

Like I said, I'm willing to let it play out.

As per my previous post, your secondary has been an issue against some top passing teams & even against a hot journeyman.

I immediately called the Goedert pick odd so I didn't wait for anything to develop. I'll stand by my opinion regardless of how it plays out.

He did nothing in game 2 and you rushed into the thread and said "so how is that Goedert pick working out for you?".  I'm pretty confident that being right is all you care about. 

 

[Football Jones]

He did nothing in game 2 and you rushed into the thread and said "so how is that Goedert pick working out for you?".  I'm pretty confident that being right is all you care about. 

LOL. Of course I want to be right (as you do).

That said, it doesn't change why I questioned the Goedert pick.

Even some of your fans questioned the pick. I'm not sure what the big deal is.

 

[Deamon]

Our situation & yours are a lot different.

We have the cap space to buy areas of need next season. You don't.

We're one of the youngest teams in the league & we also have The Clapper (which again, will be rectified in the offseason).

Our window is different than yours which dictates a different strategy.

Our window?  According to you we're not contenders this year at all.  Now we are?  You're doing your "covering all my bases" shtick thing again but not doing it that well.

Also, you said the reason you didn't draft a pass catching weapon at TE was BECAUSE the team had Rico and liked him, not because "oh we can just buy one next year".  You could lose out the rest of the season and still say "See, I told you we were just a year away".  If you don't compete next year, are you going to admit you were off on that?  Or will it be the new coaches fault if you don't somehow land the next Bill/McVay (you won't)

 

[Deamon]

LOL. Of course I want to be right (as you do).

That said, it doesn't change why I questioned the Goedert pick.

Even some of your fans questioned the pick. I'm not sure what the big deal is.

I really don't care much about being right.  If you've seen my post history, I'll often admit if what I thought was wrong and be open minded about changing my thoughts on it.  I thought Philly was in tier 1 in the NFC after week 1.  I now think they're in tier 2.  I thought Dallas would win 8-9 games and give us a run to win the division.  Now I do not.  Learning to admit when you made a bad call, WITHOUT having a safety net below you is something I hope you're able to mature and learn to do one day.  You're obsessed with this Goedert pick.  It's likely the thing you've posted about the MOST on this site.

 

[Football Jones]

Our window?  According to you we're not contenders this year at all.  Now we are?  You're doing your "covering all my bases" shtick thing again but not doing it that well.

Also, you said the reason you didn't draft a pass catching weapon at TE was BECAUSE the team had Rico and liked him, not because "oh we can just buy one next year".  You could lose out the rest of the season and still say "See, I told you we were just a year away".  If you don't compete next year, are you going to admit you were off on that?  Or will it be the new coaches fault if you don't somehow land the next Bill/McVay (you won't)

We can debate things, but when you misquote people your legitimacy as a serious poster takes a hit.

Anyway, I wasn't exactly privy to the Cowboys draft plans, but I do know we wanted Williams there.

I didn't think we were discussing the Cowboys future, but we can do that if you want.

 

[Deamon]

We can debate things, but when you misquote people your legitimacy as a serious poster takes a hit.

Anyway, I wasn't exactly privy to the Cowboys draft plans, but I do know we wanted Williams there.

I didn't think we were discussing the Cowboys future, but we can do that if you want.

Like when you misquoted me a couple days ago and claimed that I didn't think the Rams were in a tier by themselves?  And then showed you quotes to prove I didn't say what you claimed I did and then you got quiet?  Oh ya... misquoting people isn't your thing at all

 

[Football Jones]

I really don't care much about being right.  If you've seen my post history, I'll often admit if what I thought was wrong and be open minded about changing my thoughts on it.  I thought Philly was in tier 1 in the NFC after week 1.  I now think they're in tier 2.  I thought Dallas would win 8-9 games and give us a run to win the division.  Now I do not.  Learning to admit when you made a bad call, WITHOUT having a safety net below you is something I hope you're able to mature and learn to do one day.  You're obsessed with this Goedert pick.  It's likely the thing you've posted about the MOST on this site.

The problem I see is you look for something that's not there.

The "safety net", "loopholes", "special wording", etc., you've posted makes you look like a conspiracy theorist.

Let's stick to football.

 

[Deamon]

The problem I see is you look for something that's not there.

The "safety net", "loopholes", "special wording", etc., you've posted makes you look like a conspiracy theorist.

Let's stick to football.

It's not just me.  Everyone sees that you do this and you've been called out for it by multiple posters.  You make it 'impossible' for you to be wrong by saying "I love him as a prospect but it was a bad pick".  You're not fooling anyone. 

 

[Football Jones]

Like when you misquoted me a couple days ago and claimed that I didn't think the Rams were in a tier by themselves?  And then showed you quotes to prove I didn't say what you claimed I did and then you got quiet?  Oh ya... misquoting people isn't your thing at all

That's another one. You might want to go check the interaction.

I noticed you said that a few times, but I was referring to something else (not anything about you other than you immediately posting when I didn't put Philly in the top 2 tiers).

 

[Football Jones]

It's not just me.  Everyone sees that you do this and you've been called out for it by multiple posters.  You make it 'impossible' for you to be wrong by saying "I love him as a prospect but it was a bad pick".  You're not fooling anyone. 

You're hung up on "wrong".

Nobody is wrong yet.

Sometimes nobody is wrong.

Often times, it's simply opinions that can never be proven either way.

Much of the threads on this board are opinions & not fact.

 

[Deamon]

That's another one. You might want to go check the interaction.

I noticed you said that a few times, but I was referring to something else (not anything about you other than you immediately posting when I didn't put Philly in the top 2 tiers).

I did just check the interaction.  You (about 3 times) mentioned that I didn't think the rams were in tier 1 alone.  Or that I thought we were on par with them.  I said over and over the day before that those things weren't true.  Called you out on it and your response was "ya well you'd be dumb not to think that way".

I'd turn the tables on you and say you lost credibility with your misquoting of people, but I'm not sure how much credibility is there.  It's one thing to brag about being 'thick skinned', but when you're called out by impartial fans for being the most arrogant poster on these boards, maybe take a hard look at yourself and be open to change. 

 

[Deamon]

You're hung up on "wrong".

Nobody is wrong yet.

Sometimes nobody is wrong.

Often times, it's simply opinions that can never be proven either way.

Much of the threads on this board are opinions & not fact.

Just give it up man.  Your obsession with this Eagles thread and trying to prove your thick skin has hit an all time low.  You have nothing new to add to the Goedert topic (except when you rush in here after he had a bad game, and likely will again if he has another one), so just move on and stick to worrying about your team which is in dire need of some pass catchers right now. 

 

[Football Jones]

I did just check the interaction.  You (about 3 times) mentioned that I didn't think the rams were in tier 1 alone.  Or that I thought we were on par with them.  I said over and over the day before that those things weren't true.  Called you out on it and your response was "ya well you'd be dumb not to think that way".

I'd turn the tables on you and say you lost credibility with your misquoting of people, but I'm not sure how much credibility is there.  It's one thing to brag about being 'thick skinned', but when you're called out by impartial fans for being the most arrogant poster on these boards, maybe take a hard look at yourself and be open to change. 

You're confused on the Rams thing, but we might be talking about 2 different things. Not sure.

Again, the arrogant & stubborn thing goes both ways. 

If I end up being wrong about Goedert, I'll certainly admit it.

I have an excellent track record concerning things where I have a strong opinion, but I've been wrong before & it probably won't be the last time.

 

[Deamon]

You're confused on the Rams thing, but we might be talking about 2 different things. Not sure.

Again, the arrogant & stubborn thing goes both ways. 

If I end up being wrong about Goedert, I'll certainly admit it.

I have an excellent track record concerning things where I have a strong opinion, but I've been wrong before & it probably won't be the last time.

How can you be wrong?  If he turns out to be a productive part of our offense, you'll say how much you loved him.  Anyways, this is going around in circles.  You're adding nothing, move on.

 

[Football Jones]

Just give it up man.  Your obsession with this Eagles thread and trying to prove your thick skin has hit an all time low.  You have nothing new to add to the Goedert topic (except when you rush in here after he had a bad game, and likely will again if he has another one), so just move on and stick to worrying about your team which is in dire need of some pass catchers right now. 

I like checking out team threads. Every once in awhile I post in them, especially if I'm engaged.

I don't know what to tell you. I'll likely keep doing it as long as I'm interested in the topic (& again, if somebody engages me).

 

[Football Jones]

How can you be wrong?  If he turns out to be a productive part of our offense, you'll say how much you loved him.  Anyways, this is going around in circles.  You're adding nothing, move on.

You do just realize you've essentially stated you can't be right, either. LOL.

No, somebody will likely be right about the Goedert pick.

Like I said, if it's me, I'll certainly admit it.

 

[Deamon]

Anyways, on to Sunday.  Very excited for this game.  Should be a test against a good defense that's capable of looking extremely good.  I hope Carson opens it up a bit and takes some shots deep, but I think we'll see a lot more TE action.  Really like our chances here to win by a TD or two.  But due to my superstitions about my picks.... gonna go with 50-3 Titans.

 

[Deamon]

Somebody will likely be right about the Goedert pick.

Like I said, if it's me, I'll certainly admit it.

I have no doubts you'll loudly admit if you're 'right"

 

[Deamon]

You do just realize you've essentially stated you can't be right, either. LOL.

I don't care about being right like you do.  I care about my team doing well.  If DG helps us get there, I will be happy.  Not sure what situation would be 'wrong' for you.  At this point if he doesn't go for 1000 and 10 and be SB MVP you'll say you were right.  You care about it too much... you can't even move on to your own thread.

 

[Football Jones]

I have no doubts you'll loudly admit if you're 'right"

That's really not my style.

Both sides have thrown some schtick around, though. 

Ideally, everybody knows when it's schtick & nobody gets butthurt about it.

 

[Deamon]

That's really not my style.

Both sides have thrown some schtick around, though. 

Ideally, everybody knows when it's schtick & nobody gets butthurt about it.

You just said "someone will be right, if it's me I'll certainly admit it"

Anyways hopefully you've got some closure here and can face your own team/thread now.  Bye.

 

[Football Jones]

I don't care about being right like you do.  I care about my team doing well.  If DG helps us get there, I will be happy.  Not sure what situation would be 'wrong' for you.  At this point if he doesn't go for 1000 and 10 and be SB MVP you'll say you were right.  You care about it too much... you can't even move on to your own thread.

Well, we all want to be right (duh).

You're starting to exaggerate again, but I'm interested to see how it shakes out since you guys made such a big deal about it.

Like I said, even some of your own fans didn't like the pick. Again, what's the big deal?

 

[Deamon]

Well, we all want to be right (duh).

You're starting to exaggerate again, but I'm interested to see how it shakes out since you guys made such a big deal about it.

Like I said, even some of your own fans didn't like the pick. Again, what's the big deal?

No one can actually be this stubborn.  Bye. 

 

 

[Football Jones]

No one can actually be this stubborn.  Bye. 

 

You're doing a pretty good job of it, LOL.

We'll see how it plays out.

Later

 

[Deamon]

You're doing a pretty good job of it, LOL.

We'll see how it plays out.

Later

 

[renesauz]

I've already answered that, but real quick, I remember some of you guys wanting Guice. I would've been on board with that. Your RBBC is ok, but Guice would've been a nice addition to go with your already top passing game.

Considering your Super Bowl window, my other suggestions would likely have been on D, specifically the back end. I know some Philly guys are wanting to trade for Thomas if you can swing it (which makes sense). It's not like your secondary hasn't been vulnerable.

Guice? Seriously?

The Eagles are deep at RB, and could trot almost any average back out there behind a dominant O-line. RB would have been a terrible alternative. DB was the only other spot on the team that came even close to TE needs-wise.

And you're under-selling the combined contributions of Celek and Burton

 

[Football Jones]

Guice? Seriously?

The Eagles are deep at RB, and could trot almost any average back out there behind a dominant O-line. RB would have been a terrible alternative. DB was the only other spot on the team that came even close to TE needs-wise.

And you're under-selling the combined contributions of Celek and Burton

I saw quite a few Guice mentions during the draft (from Philly fans). I think it would've made sense. You're deep at RB, but there's something to be said for having a potential stud RB which you probably don't have now. I think the dynamics of a top RB to go with your passing game would be really tough to defend.

Celek & Burton are different players, though. Goedert is more like Burton, who contributed a little bit, as did Celek, but my point stands that it was far from your biggest need.

 

[IHEARTFF]

This is the worst

 

[GoBirds]

Guice? Seriously?

The Eagles are deep at RB, and could trot almost any average back out there behind a dominant O-line. RB would have been a terrible alternative. DB was the only other spot on the team that came even close to TE needs-wise.

And you're under-selling the combined contributions of Celek and Burton

It’s nuts. Ask him how Rico Gathers looks this year. 

 

[Football Jones]

It’s nuts. Ask him how Rico Gathers looks this year. 

He looks about the same.

 

[GoBirds]

He looks about the same.

Please stop polluting this team thread with your Rico Gathers level analysis. While your insistence that Duk was better than Wentz was entertaining for awhile this is really getting old and it may deserve its own thread at this point. Thanks.